Buster could charm.
He could conjure up things
from a black velvet pouch
He would practice on all,
his schoolmates
and his little sister.
His uncle thought he
had lost his watch
as Buster hit the bag with a hammer.
But.......
Buster conjured out of the velvet pouch
a whole watch as fine as ever
He certainly was a clever little magician;
people were astounded
as Buster made his magic,
finely dressed
in a cape decorated with stars and a
true magician's hat.
He would wave his wand and
folks mouths would drop.
“ My name is Buster Oregon Mortensen”.
The sun might shine as he executed his tricks
and the fine summer drizzle never
dampened his spirits.
The audience were always
bewitched
as this clever little magician
cast his spells
Buster Oregon Mortensen
sang a song about the sun
as he rode his longjohn,
his cape flowing
from his shoulders,
his magician’s hat on his red hair
and a wand in his free hand.
He was happy
as a magician
and incorporated
the art in every facet of his
daily life.
Being able to conjure,
bewitch ,charm
and enthrall was his life.
At play or at school
he was a happy boy
as long as he could spellbind
and do his tricks.
He was Buster Oregon Mortensen.

Comments
skinner_jennifer | July 25, 2011 - 16:55
This is a lovely light-hearted poem Pia. It has
a magical quality to it, that I love. Buster Oregon
Mortensen, sounds like quite a character.
Do you know him personally?
Thanks for a great read.
Jenny.
Parson Thru | July 25, 2011 - 18:47
Wonderful epitaph, real or imaginary.
Highhat | July 26, 2011 - 02:56
Hi Jenn- well I saw a lovely children's movie about a character like him and there is a beautiful song called Buster so I sort of stole this from all that. He was such a charming child star, so sweet and innocent and he really could conjure up all sorts of tricks.
thanks for reading and commenting.I do truly appreciate it.
Pia
Highhat | July 26, 2011 - 02:57
Thank you very much for reading and commenting Parson T. Much appreciated.
Pia
Overthetop1 | July 28, 2011 - 19:11
Hi Pia - this is a really great take on the impossible I.P. Gold star from me anyway. ( I won't even mention the C word - it only brings me out in a hot sweat).